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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.10, 898.48 and 356.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.10, 898.48 and 356.36 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.10 : 898.48 = 356.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.10/898.48 = 356.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.10x = 898.48 × 356.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.10x = 320,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,180.55/651.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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